ahem

used in writing to show the sound of a short cough made by somebody who is trying to get attention or to say something that is difficult or embarrassingAhem, can I make a suggestion?More Like ThisExclamationsaargh,ah,aha,ahchoo,ahem,aw,bah,boo,coo,d’oh,eek,eh,er,eww,gee,ha,hey,ho ho,ho-hum,hooray,huh,mm,oh,oho,oi,ooh,oops,ouch,ow,oy,pah,phew,psst,sh,tsk tsk,tut,ugh,uh,uh-uh,uh-oh,um,whoopee,whoops,woo hoo,wow,yay,yippee,yuck,yumSee worksheet.Word Originmid 18th cent.: lengthened form of hem, a sound made when coughing of clearing the throat to attract attention or express hesitation.